May 2023 - Crescent Beach

We had a corker of a late autumn day for this walk, organised by Bob. Wayne, Gerwyn, Di, Angie, Dorothy, Kat, Philip and Bob met at the Remarkable Cave carpark at 10am, with the morning showers clearing away nicely. Before long, we were ambling along the comfortable path towards Crescent Beach.

There was a massive swell coming in from the Tasman Sea, providing a dramatic backdrop for our walk. We later heard that the waves around the corner at the surfies' mecca, Shipstern Bluff, were some of the largest on record.

As a result of the swell, the Maingon Blowhole was revved up and put on a great show for us. Lots of blows and a devilish sulphur smell. What a treat.

The view from the lookout over Crescent Beach was magic.

Today it was the five women in the group who decided to take on Mt Brown. Up we went!

Women on top!

The view over towards Cape Pillar and Tasman Island was magnificent. There was some reminiscing by those of us who had enjoyed the Three Capes Walk on the other side of the bay.

Back down to the track, and Crescent Beach hove into view.

As usual, we had it almost all to ourselves, we are so lucky here in Tassie (smug mode). We settled on the rocky outcrop in the centre of the beach and broke out our sandwiches, biscuits and fruit. Admiring the unusual surf, we noticed it was getting closer, and soon we realised that the tide was still coming in.

At about 1pm we headed back. It was just in time, as we very soon had to run from a rogue wave that raced right up the beach towards us. Wayne was unlucky to be caught with nowhere to run to, and had to endure sodden shoes for the rest of the walk back.

There were quite a few flowers out, including pimelea nivea and heaths.

Loading quickly back into our cars, we reconvened at Bangor Wines for refreshments and more chat, before making our ways home. A golden day to remember.